American Speech-Language and Hearing Association The National Institute on Deafness and Communication Disorders is the federal government's focal point for the support of biomedical research. NIH's mission is to uncover new knowledge that will lead to better health for everyone. NIDCD is mandated to conduct and support biomedical and behavioral research and research training in the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language. San Diego Autism Society of America is committed to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families, to be fully included, participating members of their communities through advocacy, public awareness, education, and research related to autism. Hanen Program is a recognized innovator in family-focused early language intervention programs and learning resources for parents and professionals around the world. The PROMPT Institute is dedicated to the investigation of tactual sensory systems and their critical role in the development/rehabilitation in speech, language, cognition and interaction. Apraxia-KIDS offers information on childhood apraxia of speech (verbal dyspraxia, developmental apraxia of speech) and children's speech and language topics, including evaluation, therapy and other childhood communication topics. National Stuttering Association (NSA) is the largest self-help support organization in the United States for people who stutter. The Voice Foundation is the world's leading organization dedicated to solving voice problems. Its efforts in funding research, promoting public education and raising the professional level of voice care directly benefit you. United States Society of Augmentative Alternative Communication is dedicated to providing information on the technology, tools and therapies within the world of AAC. They serve everyone from therapists to families to educators. Their primary mission is to celebrate the individuals who rely on nonverbal communication. National Coalition on Auditory Processing Disorders was established to assist families and individuals affected by auditory processing disorders through education, support, and public awareness as well as promoting auditory access of information for those affected by auditory processing disorders. Wide Smiles Cleft and Lip Resource was formed to ensure that parents of cleft-affected children do not feel alone. They offer support, inspiration, information and networking for families everywhere who may be dealing with the challenges associated with clefting. KIDS Health is dedicated to improving the health and spirit of children. First Signs is dedicated to the early identification and intervention of children with developmental delays and disorders. |
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